WSOP 2008 - When are you going?

[Tony Cheval]

Aw man, what happened to winning the ME?

[Tony Cheval]

Now you don't have an excuse, come on.

[Talking Poker]

heh. This is an excellent point.

I'm heading out there anyway, so I think I may set aside 1-2k for live sattys and if I win another seat, I'll play it.

The M.E. is such a huge crapshoot and takes so long though... I dunno. I'd prefer to play in a few smaller field sized events... like maybe the $5k 6 max event.

Then again, it is in the freaking Main Event.

I'll figure this all out in the next couple of days.

[melioris]

I don't really know what your current life is like nor do I know your plans for the future, but I think you HAVE to play in the Main Event this year. It seems like you have very little constraints on your time at this moment. Maybe I see it wrong, or maybe you plan on keeping it that way, but again those are maybes. If the time commitment is feasible for you to make now (even if it not your preference) than you got to do it. Who knows what the future will hold, but it is possible you will find yourself in a situations where the time commitment is not possible.

You have stated that live donkaments are one of your favorites (why is beyond me all live poker=devil IMO), you have the opportunity to play in the Main Event for free, and it may be possible to take to the time to do it. So man up, change your airline tickets, sell me a large % of you (at a discount because you know I am right) and give it your best shot. The worst case is that the entire world finds out you are a donkey like Jamie Gold or Jerry Yang.

[Talking Poker]

You make a good case for this, but there is one error in your logic, noted above.

It's not free. Because I have the money (or will) if I don't play, playing costs me $10,000. So, let's see, using a 2% buy in rule for donkaments, what should my roll be?

I'm sure you see my point. While the $10k lottery ticket is appealing, I think it's a better decision for me to spread that money around to a number of smaller buy in tourneys - including maybe a couple of shots at M.E. sattys where the prize is a must-play seat. It will lower my variance significantly. Yes, it lowers the chance of a 7 figure score too, but I'm ok with that.

[melioris]

I see your point, but i think by making yours you are missing mine. The opportunity to play in the Main Event (getting a seat, having the time, being able to give the time) is a rarity for men of our age. Maybe you will continue to get that opportunity in years to come, but that is not promised. I say this as someone will probably will never play in the WSOP. It is not just that I lack the desire, but I can not foresee a time in my life where I will be able to, and then want to, take the time from everything else to play in the main event. The money is the least of it.

[Wes]

you final table one event every wsop. might as well make it the main event.

[Reel Deal]

He speaks the truth... although, you may also miss out on something else.

[Talking Poker]

Honestly, if I hadn't played it in 2006, I'd almost surely play this year.

[Talking Poker]

If I ace that hole, I will be done with the round and will never swing a golf club again.

I can't think of a better way to end a golf career.

(Really looking forward to our round, btw)

[Invigilator]

Nice looking course? Where is it in relation to the strip and how much for a round?

[melioris]

ah, I forgot about 06. Yeah, you had your shot, take the cash and run.

[stormswa]

Just got back from WSOP, will write something up later. Real good trip.

[PShabi]

And we didn't meet up?

[stormswa]

figured you didnt really want to meet?


I was wearing my TP hat whole time!

[New Guy]

Ill be up on the 27th. Should I bring my clubs? Whos def going to be up there?

[Talking Poker]

About 2500 miles east. And if you have to ask, it's too much.

Right, RD?

[Talking Poker]

Call me when you get there. I'll probably be playing. I definitely want to have some TP get togethers, but I intend to play a lot of poker this trip. No golf for me.

[Invigilator]

My trip is tightly scheduled around event #52. I'd like to get together with people the night of the 29th.

[New Guy]

Well i wasnt planning on playing alot of poker lol Where ya staying? And will you be planning on finishing your stake before that? Cant wait to hang. Last year was a blast!!!!!

[2Tone]

I'm arriving with a large crew on the 27th, staying two nights. Hopefully I'll be in for a get-together as well. Mark, I'll text you Fri night.

[Talking Poker]

I'm staying at like 3 or 4 different places and actually don't have all the details worked out yet. heh. I suppose I should figure that out soon.

My stake will be done before then, fopr sure - this weekend.

Looking forward to it!

[Talking Poker]

Awesome, see you then! Always a good time having beers with the 2Tone...

[Reel Deal]

LOL.

Here's some for Invig. And, yeah, the cost is a bit steep, but well worth it.

[Invigilator]

That'll have to be it's own trip.